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Fernando Mendoza was the first pick in the NFL Draft. His mother, who lives with MS, inspired him to make a meteoric rise after being ranked 2,149th in the class of 2022, when he left high school.
April 24, 2026Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for?
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The Woman Behind Fernando Mendoza: How His Mom’s MS Battle Shaped the No. 1 Pick
Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman and a national title for Indiana. On Thursday, he'll skip the NFL Draft to be home in Miami with his mom. The moment Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, his voic
NFL Draft 2026: Who is Fernando Mendoza? Meet the new face of the Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders made Indiana's Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza the latest No 1 pick quarterback at the NFL Draft; watch all three days of the 2026 Draft in Pittsburgh live on Sky Sports N
Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?
Fernando Mendoza spent three years at California before transferring to Indiana for 2025 The NFL Draft is always full of surprises and last year's event provided one of the biggest yet. The initial